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Hungary bars public LGBT events

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary's parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government.

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  1. As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?

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    Hungary bars public LGBT events

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  1. Daily Journal

    As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights? (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment viewed by many critics as both a crackdown on the freedoms of assembly and expression and the most recent move by the populist government to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights? - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment viewed by many critics as both a crackdown on the freedoms of assembly and expression and the most recent move by the populist government to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Hungary passes constitutional changes targeting LGBTQ rights – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    New amendments pushed through by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party are aimed at permanently banning Pride events and other rights.

  4. CNN

    Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government.

  5. Washington Blade

    Hungarian MPs amend constitution to ban public LGBTQ events (opens Washington Blade)

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    Washington Blade's feed description

    Viktor Orbán's government spearheaded amendment

  6. NBC News

    Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ public events (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government.

  7. Anchorage Daily News

    Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The amendment declares that children’s rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any fundamental right other than the right to life.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events, seen as a major blow to rights - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government.

  9. The Guardian

    Hungary poised to adopt constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The controversial amendment also recognises only two sexes, providing a basis for denying other gender identities

  10. NBC News

    Hungary votes on LGBTQ+ Pride: Will this end other basic rights? (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Hungarian lawmakers are preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment viewed by many critics as both a crackdown on the freedoms of assembly and expression and the most recent move by the populist government to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ communities.

  11. UPI

    Hungary amends constitution, bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings to 'prioritize children's rights' (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Hungary's parliament amended its constitution Monday to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings, as it declared children's rights to "moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life."

  12. Al Jazeera

    Hungary approves constitutional change banning LGBTQ+ events (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Rights activists and some legal scholars condemn the law, arguing that it effectively criminalises LGBTQ+ expression.

  13. MyNorthwest

    Hungary passes a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.

  14. Advocate

    Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    The law also allows the government to use facial recognition technology to identify those who attend prohibited events

  15. New York Post

    Hungary passes legislation to ban public LGBTQ+ events: ‘Dismantling democracy’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.

  16. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hungary bars public LGBT events (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary's parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by the populist government.

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